Safety Engineer

Job Description

Safety Engineer£43,400 - £47,000 per annum (plus benefits)GlasgowEngineering is the largest business function in our organisationand its one of the most fulfilling too. Because its only by delivering the most advanced, battle-winning technology thatwe can keep those on the front line at the top of their game. Thats why we stay inventive and create positive change, with a strong focus on sustainable sourcing and minimising environmental impact too. Ready to make an impact that matters to the nationJoinus as a Safety Engineer and influence safety decisions across the lifecycle of critical defence projects. As part of our Internal Technical Support (ITS) team, youll could be working on a huge variety of projects from combat aircraft and armoured vehiclesto submarines, body armour and aircraft carriers. Youll become a go-to expert, through our supportive learning culture and your own drive to provide vital expertise helping DE&S manage safety risks across a breadth of high-profile projects.We believe adiverse workforce improves diversity of thought, our ability to attract the best candidates and ultimately the service we can provide our Armed Forces. We recognise that our employees need to balance work and home commitments, and that the best candidate fora role may not always be available throughout core business hours. Therefore, we are excited to advertise full, part-time and flexible working opportunities for Safety Engineers in our team. We work closely with clients across a range of delivery teams asintelligent decision makers and subject matter experts. By ensuring military equipment is safe to operate with world-leading capabilities, this team makes a big difference to projects integral to supporting the Armed Forces.Safety Engineers can choose theirpermanent workstation from the list below:MOD Manchester, Piccadilly Gate, Store Street, Manchester, M1 2WDKentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow, G2 8EXRNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HTWattisham Flying Station, 2 Valley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk,IP7 7REDue to the nature of the projects involved, some of these roles will require applicants to be sole UK nationals.Responsibilities for Safety EngineerAs a Safety Engineer, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:Developingartefacts/evidence used in the assessment of environmental/safety risk, and considering the implications of changes to equipment design, offering mitigation advice in the processProviding advice and support to colleagues, ensuring that appropriate safety requirementsare correctly applied and delivered in contractsCreating and implementing safety management systems for products, services or systems, as either part of design or in-service supportInterpreting and applying safety policy for the design and support of platformsand equipmentUtilising your exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to offer all of the above services across multiple areas, including Maritime, Land, Weapons, Air and Submarines, ensuring that your solutions are understood and appropriatelyexecutedWhat you will be assessed againstTo be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the followingessentialcriteria:Hold a minimum of a Level 4 (e.g. HNC) qualification in an engineering or science discipline, or will demonstrateequivalent relevant industry experienceHave demonstrable experience using a range of safety tools and techniques, to provide advice and guidance on complex projects, e.g. Hazard Log Management; Hazard Identification; Risk Assessment and ALARP (As Low AsReasonably Practicable) justificationsHave experience in the development and writing of safety artefacts in support of compelling safety bodies of evidenceIn addition to the responsibilities above, the followingtechnical competencies and behaviourswillbe assessed at interview:Compliance with Policy (Practitioner)Complies with Systems Safety Requirements (Practitioner)Communicating and influencingChanging and improvingWhats in it for youPlease note, our salary bands are under review and may increase.If the outcome of the review results in an increase in the minimum salary and your salary offer falls below the new minimum, your salary will be increased to the new amount from your contracted start date. If the new minimum is less than the salary you areoffered, the original salary offer will be retained.Our careers offer stability, training, progressionand much more! Discover more about what we offer in ourLittle Book of Big Benefits. Find out more aboutour pension schemes.Were exploring future waysof working with a flexible and a family-friendly approach in mind. This means that successful candidates may be offered the option of hybrid working, combining working at home with working at their contractual location. Further information relevant to hybridworking will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post, to find a balance that suits your needs and those of the organisation. Please note that employees are responsible for meeting the cost of their travel to and from work when attending site.Wewelcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a great place to work that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. To help us do this, we particularly encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, disabledpeople and people from LGBT communities. By bringing together different ideas, experiences and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together.Closing date: 13 June 2022.